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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
Mrs. Baldwin's Address.

A good audience met in the lecture
room of the NJ. e. church on Saturday
evening to hear Mrs. s. l.. Baldwin.
of Boston, deliver a lecture on the sub
ject of temperance. She had been in
vited by the temperance ladies, and a
conspicuous feature of the audience
was the company of juvenile workers
known as the Band of Hope" The
chancel was made attractive by q mum.
Der of large and beautiful bouuets.
Mrs. Baldwin, who was introduced bv
Rev. Mr.. Robinson spoke with her
usual fluency and earnestness, giving
much Of her address to a local consid-
Grafton of the question at issue. She
commenced by a personal relation Of
scenes and incidents that had come
under her observation here and else
where, ofthe dreadful effects that often
followed the habit of indulging in
drinking liquor-incident in the moral
social and financial ruin that followed
the habit which should bring alarm
upon oil classes Of society, the rich as
well as the poor. After pronouneing
it an evil that cursed and blightsd alI
who came under its influence. She
asked, who are responsible for the
wrecked homes, blighted lives and de-
graduation that followed in its train
and answered the state which A.
thorizes and the men who put THAR
names to license applications.a we
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
The Rev. Joseph Dare, Of Hockessin,
Dies of Heart Disease.

The Rev. Joseph Dare, pastor of the
Hocl1essin NJ. e. Church, died sud
denly of heart disease at the Central
depot, Newark, shortly after IL O'Clock
Friday. The deceased had been in at
tendance. rs n delegate, on the session
of the Grand Lodge Of Good Templars
in Newark, and had been elected to the
Office of grand chaplain of the Grand
Lodge. He had Just eaten his dinner
and was on his way to take the 1924
P. NJ. train for Avondale, Pa When
near the depot he was seen to fall. He
died in a very few moments after with
out being able to utter a word.
The body was taken to the M. E.
parsonage occupied by the Rev. c. w.
Prettyman, where he had but a short
time before eaten his dinner, and
placed in charge of the undertaken
who removed it to HOckessin. The
deceased was 55 years of age and leaves
a wife and two children, a son and a
daughter; William, the son, resides in
Camden, N. j.; the daughter is mar
ried and lives in Washington.
The deceased had been in the min
istry for thirty-two years. After his
death the Grand Lodge of Good Temp
lars reconvened and passed suitable
resolutions, which were ordered to be
sent to the bereaved family.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
At the Presbvtarian Chnrnh.

Rev. DR.. J. T. Umsted preached his
last sermon as pastor of the Presbv-
terrain Church on Sunday morning.
The sermon was one that would do for
any church service, having no reference
to the relations that had existed be-
tween them as pastor and congrega-
ton. AT its close, however, he read a
paper briefly narrating the existing cir
cumstances of his ministerial relation
to the church, the regard in which he
had been held by the community out
side, ending by saying he should ask
for a dissolution of the pastorship at
the P-esbytery which met at Dover
yesterday and asked them TO con-
cur therein. Saying the church
was now in the hands of the Session.
he disappeared through a rear door,
leaving the congregation to take the
proper and necessary action in the case.
After little delay incident to the con-
dition in which they were suddenly
thrown, one of the Elders was called
to the chair, a secretary appointed, the
resignation acted .On as desired, unan-
imously, and committee appointed to
meet with and confirm the action at
the Presbytery.
The question before the society now
is to get pastor to take the pulpitwhich
DR.. Umsted so ably filled. The condi-
tiOns of pulpit qualification and attrac-
tiveness are very varied, as are like
wise the taste and requirements of con-
gregatiOns, but it should not be a diff
ficult thing to soon fill the place, The
Presbyterian church here has a wide,
open door for usefulness in our COM
munity, with the good wishes of every
one that the society may grow and
prosper as it deserves. To this end it
is to be hoped that the vacancy may be
soon and satisfactorily filed, and the
church in that state of thrift and pro
gressiveness which the members so nat
urally desire.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

II you want to buy goods ..
bottom prices. goods that are 20 T al
best made, best trimmed and nd L ylle
fitting, and the quality as 'r ro pest
sented-I am trying to sell %d prg-
that way, and invite you TO 9'o or
anime my stock, which is t6 N
most complete of the kind 'ie
Smyrna. [ have goods TO slIi+ IN m
demands from the cheanrsfS 4 al
the finest grades. Overcoats u; ~
English Corkscrews, Diagonal
fine medium weight Cassimnrooc,
and Melton cloths. Suits in LIaci,
Prlnce Alberts, black and brow
getaways and sack suits all maI
ltles. These goods are seiIinllC @q ~
people who say they have aIway W
Oceen compelled to 20 to the citv
Tor tlne overcOats and clotbjnG
and 1t is gratifying to find tbey,
appreciate the convenience cf
buying what they want at b0me
IN selecting the stock the small
BOY has had the same attention
as the larger one in Overcoats
SUITS, mats, caps and underwear
One thing to be remembered t.
boys undershirts and drawers
three-fourths wool. the best 0raJa
Tor wear and comfort. and iaro,o
enough for boys of eighteen, 5t
90c. per garment, well worth 75c
Gents Underwear and Furnish.
ing Goods at the same low ra+os
White shirts for men and 60vs
with linen bosom. collar a9d
wrist bands, at so cents. Abettar
grade of shirts, both Jaundred
and unlaundred, as good # not
better than usually sold for t6n
same money. You may think i
natural for every one to think his
goods the best. but this is the ev.
preston of customers who arc
good Judges. If you will oniy
take little peep at nv line Of
neckwear you will find a large
assortment and handsome nat
terms. You may think il a bic
difference in price, but it is on an
average of One-third less than the
usual price. | intend that the
prices shall not only be the low
est IN Smyrna, but compare with
Wilmington and Philadelphia
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
News Items


Hon. z. B. Washburne, ex-United
States minister TO France, died in Chi
cago Saturday.
A San Francisco suicide confesses a
crime for which his brother-in-law is
under sentence of death.
-Four men were killed and thirty in
Jured by the explosion of a boiler in
the Lawrence Iron Works, Ironton, o.
Congressman Kelley predicts that
the Republicans in Congress will agree
TO the abolition of the tobacco tax, but
can defeat any Free-trade measures.
The most destructive fire that has
occurred in st. Louis for over a wear
broke out in the WOolman-Tood Com
Pany's Wholesale boot and shoe estab-
llshment Saturday night, causing a
total loss of half a million of dollars.
The general assembly of the KNIGHTS
OF labor by an overwhelming majority
declared that there shall be no more
req hags displayed in X. of i. parades.
NO anarchistic emblems are to be toler-
ated. The knights also did wise
thing IN sustaining the rule prohibiting
the sale OF liquor at picnics.
The regular Baltimore corresnon-
dent of the New York Times speaiIing
OF the scene which Robert Garrett
made Just as he was leaving Baltimore
ior MS Western trip, SAYS that there
seems now to be no doubt that Mr.
Robert Garrett, the dethroned nresi-
dent OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road IS afflicted mentally. His actions
since his return to Baltimore have
more than convinced his relatives and
friends that he is in a sad condition.
The New York Herald has dono o.,
other hig piece of newspaper work. It
EN- pioyed mining expert at $50 per
.lay ana expenses paid to go out to Ar
I.oha "a ana investigate the much adver-
ClseG torllllta mines swindle. The ex-
peri report at once knocked Tortilita
STOCK from 81 per share down TO 15
cents with no takers. -
Decidedly the most romantic o,isodo
IN MI Cleveland's peregrinations vas
Uhe presentation to him of the imnor-
taht git which Mr.. George Wasbing-
ton augustus Jones, of LYNN. Nissie-
siippi, accompanied and explained nv
me following note AS desire Pros
ident Cleveland to be reelected. 7 send
him the left hind foot of graveyard
rabbit that was killed in the dark of
the moon. Tell him to preserve care
fully, and as long as he Keeps it he will
always get there" -
Inc question whether a writ of error
shall issue in the Anarchist cases has
referred by Justice Harlan to the full
bench Of the Supreme Court. This
vii! make it possible to dispose of the
matter in single decision. and is to
the advantage Of the prisoners as well
as OF the court. The principal reliance
OF the counsel for the Anarchists seems
! to he upon the admissions of a iuror
mat he had read the newspapers, and
Nft, though he believed he could rem
der an impartial Verdict upon the evi.
dence, he was prejudiced against the
prisoners. 1t is claimed that in conse-
quence of the acceptance of this Juror
ana one or two other errors OfliSe i'm
Portance, the conviction was "witbout
due process Of law" and therefore in
violation of the XIVth Amendment.
1t IS upon this ground that the inter
vention of the Federal Courts is asked
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
The Good Templar's Session.

DR.. J. H. Caldwell delivered the
opening address, which contained
words of welcome. The other speakers
were DR.. HOlgraves, the Rev. J. A. B.
Wilson and the Rev. Vaughn Collins.
The speakers were very earnest in ad-
vOcating the temperance cause. This
convention of the Good Templars was
one of the best sessions they have had
for number of years. All the dele
gates expressed themselves as being
delighted with the hospitality of the
citizens and the beauty of the town.
Memorial services were held on We'd
nesday in honor of John B. Finch. One
Of the important features of the con-
vention was the appointment of dep
uties to superintend the organization
of lodges among colored people. Fred
erick Mckenzie, editor of the Good
Iemptar, was appointed deputy for New
Castle county, and w. p. Richards for
Kent and Sussex counties. The finances
are better than ever before. The Of
ficers elected are: G.. w. c. T., Her
man Roe, Smyrna G. G. Henry w.
Morrow, Wilmington G. V. T., Mrs.
Annie Loaand, Dover; G. w. s., Geo.
Carter, Dover; G. w. T.. f. c. Har-
desty, FELTON,; Grand Superintendent
of Juvenile Work, Elizabeth Wood
ward, Wilmington G. c., the Rev.
Joseph Dare; delegate to the r. w. G.
i. of the United States, Herman Roe,
and the Rev. Joseph Dare, alternate.
The convention after performing some
routine work adjourned at P. N.
Friday to meet next year at Smyrna.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
Kenton Items.

p. F. Johns, principal of the public
school at Kenton, is about completing
a nice residence on High street, which
will be the FIRST residence on the newly
opened street.
John T. Poor has begun the erection
Of another dwelling on Commerce
street, which he will occupy himself
after New Years.
Frank Prior, a colored boy, was sent
to Jail Monday by Squire Hawkins
for cutting the throat Of Harry Dixon
another colored boy with razor.
Both boys testified that the cutting
was done for fun" and the Squire
sent Prior to Jail for fun" too
Morning NetCs
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

THERE have been according to Mr..
Bates's historical address eleven at
tempts to amend the Constitution by
legislative action, and of these only
two were successful. One of these
amendments permitted general incOr-
poration acts. The other made our
election day conform to that fixed by
Congress for the Presidential election.
This latter amendment-the one chang
ing the day of electiOn-required ten
years in order to carry it through.
Have those men who want to tinker
the old Constitution into a new one
any idea it can be done in life time ?
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
Business Locals

Desiring to discontinue selling MIC
ture frames, J. w. Denney, Druggist
IS Offering for sale at Tess than cost n LOT
Of Plush and Gilt Frames.
States, Pencils, Pens. Ink. Tablets
Erasers. Blank Books, Crayon. and ali
other School Stationery, and ali the
School Books, at ]. B. COoper's Book
Store.
VIM. P. Smithers has to loan $4,000
IN sums of 81 900 each and also $4,000
on mortgage on farm land.
For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna. 90
TO Geo. NJ StevensOn's, Market St.
Carpets by Sample or in Stock at J
b. Cooper's Dry Goods and Garnet
Store. Prices low.
J. H. Primrose & Co, Real Estate
Brokers, have a few Sewing Machines
left which they offer at less than half
price. We can save you 500 on the
purchase of one machine. A good
machine for 80.
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
p, , mad stone in the Bladder and Gravel in the
NSiiGiIieys. DI David kennedy's Favorite Remedy
TisIntesI ated Ihe stone and delivered me from tx
! am now well. should long ago have baen si i,
ieet under the sod if l had not taken DR. Kenne-
SS EaSQrIe kemedy.-D. d. HOag Lebanon
TTlII,gsi N /. PrieeSl Send 2-cent stamp to Dr.
Kennedy; Eondout, n. Y, for his book on Kidnev'
Liver ana Blood disorders. Mention this paper
There can be no better Shirt than
the Que" sold by J. B. Cooper only.
y. Stoyes-the best and cheapest-at
WIN. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
DeyOe Brilliant Oil, the best and SAT-
est oil made, at J. B. Cooper's.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
merea, at J. B. Cooper's.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
~ }. b. Cooper's. Loops and Fringes'
Window Shades made and hung to
order. Artists Materials and Hand
Tainted Pictures at Wilkinson's.
Constantly on hand large lot of
Flcture Frames. Frames made to
Order at WllkinsOn's.
The Perkins & House Non.Exnlos-
I've Lamp is the only Lamp fit To- he
used among children. 1t cannot ex1
Plode or break. Sold only bvJ r
Cooper. y - D.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. COOper's.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at JR
CoOper's. " = D.
Choice Naekeral, at J. B. Cooper's
GEO; NJ. STEVENSON will receive
ana I'LL all orders for ice cream at the
shortest notice. ~ ''''
Order any Book you want, at LB
CoOper's. ~ - -
u, Cucumber Wood Pumps for sale by
VIM FAIRIES, Commerce street.
Spears fireplace Heaters. at VIM
Fares', Commerce Street.
~, TIiLnware, Woodenware, Lamps and
vi Cloths, at VIM. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

MEETINGS are being held this week
in every Hundred in Sussex county
and in most of those of New Castle.
The political leaders in Kent are almost
absolutely inactive Not a meeting
has been called for Duck Creek, Dover
nor any other hundred in the county,
but the people in their individual ca
pacity are by no means asleep. The
thinking and independent men Of
Kent will doubtless turn in a good
vote for Convention.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

THERE is a misapprehension among
the people who have not taken the
trouble to inform themselves, land the
politicians are helping them on with
the delusiOn) that the vote next Tues
day is a vote on the new Constitution
itself. The vote this election only de-
cides whether a majority of the people
want one or not. That decided in the
affirmative, the next step will be upon
a day authorized to elect the men who
shall frameit.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

Over 100 Farms for sale. together
win some desirable town propertv and
lots. send for circulars. 7 ri PeTnS-
Rose q CO., Real Estate Brokers.
Best place to buy Hardware in town
cheap is at VIM. FAIRIES.
+, Asbestos ash, Stove Innings, at VIM
Farles', Commerce Street.
Side Bracket and Extension Lamns
at J. B. Cooper's. pS'
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
Gbe Smgrua Jtmes.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Oct. 26, 1887.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HOFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN- year $500 IN advance
OF $3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option Of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS win be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three.and-a-half cents A
liberal discount made to quarterly ,semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

Jefferson Davis, accompanied by u
wife and two daughters, passed thrOass
Montgomery, Ala, Monday, en- rOuSS
to Macon. The train was welcOu1I
by salute of 100 guns. ThOusa1aSs :
people were at the train, and lau''
loaded the cars with flowers.
The Piedmont exposition at Ats sI| n
it is reported, Melted a cash pTGooIo
$4,000 besides paying over slOTTfSSis
for the building and grounds. ..,sd
success has caused a plan to be s'a''
for a worlds fair there in 1889.
On Saturday evening, at Maz IsSes
Iowa, Perry Aekers entered the and
of Mayor ]. o. French and shG%s
killed him. He then shot :. .aer
Schmetzer, but not fatally, ana,s viug
pursuing others, shot himself u!5eT
instantly. No cause for the nluis
and suicide is known.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

General Butler has been retained as
counsel for the Chicago Anarehjsts
with retainer Of 81, 500 and $3.50 = AN
lor ms services thereafter Tie friends
o. the Anarchists say that It costs :
great deal Of money to obtain instice
out they are bound to have ID Wben
1heir money is exhausted thew viii
Of a rope. '"o enu
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
BukIen's Arnien SaIvo

~, me best Salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises
nf1lCe5s salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter. Chained
nanus, Cnilolains Corns, and all Skin Erupti0ns
anu positively cures Piles, or no paw reOulred II
Is guaIanteed to give perfect satisfaction. or mon
by Jas. p. HOffecker - oab 90 % ia
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
Take Notice.

1 have Oysters on hand every day. by the
quart and gallon, or served at the tables IN
all styles at the old stand on Main street;
Please give me a call and try nay stews ana
scalds.
Also, would like to have good, ener-
getic boy to peddle oysters around town
f. G. REED,
Oct l9-4w Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
Smyrna and Vicinity.
Convention Meeting.

The following notice was handed in
at late hour this morning calling for
public meeting on Saturday in the
interest of Constitutional Conven-
ton:
" A mass meeting of the voters of
Duck Creek Hundred, in favor of q
Constitutional Convention will be held
at the Smyrna House, Saturday the
Goth inst, at o'clock P. NJ. Speakers
from abroad are invited to be present
and address the meeting"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

THE voice in favor of a Convention
has developed an unexpected strength
throughout the State.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

Troops are being concentrated in
Montana and Dakota in preparation
for an Indian outbreak,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

When baby was sick. we gave bar cos,o.,.
N When she was Child, she cried for CsstorIs
N NJ len she became Miss, she chung 10 CeStorjS
"hen she had children, she gave them CastS2,s
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26

For Carpets 60 to Cranor & CO., 621
Market street, Wilmington, Delaware.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
PEACH TREES FOR SALE

Also, All Other L quit, Shade n nd Ornamen-
tai Trees, Vines and Plants.
We make PEACH TREES A SPECIALITY anG
are among those who believe by planting heaIn!
trees in cOngenial soil and giving proper culIl,
Walton pesch orchards may be kept in thriit an0
profit so years or more. We invite buyers "
make personal inspection and can refer among
the many who have our trees TO
Joseph Roberts, Of MiddletOwn. Delaware y
W. COrbit, Odessa Geo W. CumminS, Alex. Z.
Cummins, Wilson T. Lavender, smyrna DT. IL
Ridgeley, Dover, Del.
DAVID BAIRD & SON,
Aug loom Manalapan. New jersey
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-10-26
SEED WHEAT.

I have 700 Bushels of Choice
Wheat that was housed without ran
upon which will sell for seed. an
sep 2l-tf w. o. HOFFEChEh'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-19
The Letter Boxes

The lettering on the cards bearing the
hours of collection. written in red ink.
and posted on the front of the letter boxes
has in some instances, become almost OBJ
liberated by the air and sun light. Water
proof cards are furnished postmasters by
the Department for the boxes with hours
Of collection and the following informa-
ton:
Mail left on or outside of this box is at
the risk of the sender. Deposit letters
early. prepaid by postage stamps only
Direct mail to street and number and ask
correspondents 10 do the same. Notify
postmaster of failure 10 collect from this
box, or of any irregularity in the deliv-
cry of our mail. Send money by postal or
deIsor registered letter. Do not deface
this box nor tamper with the lock, under
penalty of 81 900. or three years i'm
prisonment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-19
DIED.

the evening of July 18th
of congestion of the brain, Louis Ed
WARD, youngest son of William and
Theresa Jewell, aged , years and
months.
Call not back our darling baby,
Anchored safe where storms are DER;
On the border-land we left him,
Soon to meet and part no more.
This lovely bud, so young and fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet flower
In Paradise could bloom.
Little Eddie has gone 10 rest,
To heaven he has fled,
In Jesus arms he is resting.
After all his sufferings shed.
Past all sufferings, past all pain,
Cease TO weep. for tears are vain;
Calm the trouble in your breast,
Little Eddie is at rest.
HIS AUNT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-19
Give Them . Chancc.

That is to say, your lungs. Also all
your breathing machinery. Very won
derful machinery it is. Not only the
larger air passages, but the thousands OF
little tubes and cavities leading from them.
When these are clogged and choked with
matter which ought not to be there. your
lungs cannot half do their work. And
what theydo, they cannot do well,
Call it cold. cough, Group pneumonia,
catarrh, consumption or sny of the family
of throat and nose and head and lung OBJ
structions, all are bad. All ought TO bC
got rid of There is just one sure way
TO get rid of them. That is to take Boshee'
German Syrup. which any druggist viii
sell you at IS cents a bottle Even II
everything else has failed you, you may
depend upon this for certain.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-19
The Glorious Rain.

The threatening thunder storms that
have lowered around this city for the past
two or three days, struck here this morn
ing between three and four o'clock in all
its fury. The lightning was vivid. the
whole heavens as far as the eye could see
were illuminated by the electric fluid,
which seemed at times as one continual
flash, while the thunder rolled with great
terror. This continued for some time,
when the roar of the wind was soon heard
and in a short space of time the storm
burst forth in all its fury-the lightning
increased its vividness, and the thunder
its deafening peals, while the fury of the
wind ratified the tin roofs on the houses
and twisted great limbs from the trees
like twigs, and the rain poured down in
torrents, soon filling the streets with the
mighty waters from the flood gates of
heaven, as it were. The storm lasted for
about an hour and then subsidized, leaving
the atmosphere pure and refreshing to
sweltering humanity. Previous to the
storm the atmosphere was very close and
sleep was almost out of the question The
storm as far as we can learn was pretty
general throughout the county, and did
some damage 10 crops and fruit trees.